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Athleta

Athleta is an American fitness and lifestyle brand and retail company. Founded in 1998 in Petaluma, California, Athleta is owned by parent company Gap Inc., which also operates Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic.

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News & Analysis

Gap Shares Tumble After CEO Murphy Announces Exit

Gap Inc. fell the most in more than three years after saying it will replace Chief Executive Officer Glenn Murphy, who was credited with reviving the apparel maker during his seven-year tenure, and posting disappointing September sales.

News & Analysis

Gap Shares Tumble After CEO Murphy Announces Exit

Gap Inc. fell the most in more than three years after saying it will replace Chief Executive Officer Glenn Murphy, who was credited with reviving the apparel maker during his seven-year tenure, and posting disappointing September sales.


News & Analysis

Gap CEO Murphy to Be Succeeded by Art Peck

Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer Glenn Murphy will leave the clothing retailer next year, passing the reins to one of his lieutenants, Art Peck.

News & Analysis

Gap CEO Murphy to Be Succeeded by Art Peck

Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer Glenn Murphy will leave the clothing retailer next year, passing the reins to one of his lieutenants, Art Peck.


News & Analysis

'Athleisure' Trend Booms As Sweatpants Leave the Gym

An increasing number of women are sporting yoga pants and dressy sweat pants rather than jeans or slacks. And for many guys, sneakers and hoodies have become workwear.

News & Analysis

'Athleisure' Trend Booms As Sweatpants Leave the Gym

An increasing number of women are sporting yoga pants and dressy sweat pants rather than jeans or slacks. And for many guys, sneakers and hoodies have become workwear.


Retail

Killing the Skinny Jean

Skinny jeans have reigned supreme for years. But now a whole host of alternatives, from yoga pants to fancy sweatpants, have cropped up.

Retail

Killing the Skinny Jean

Skinny jeans have reigned supreme for years. But now a whole host of alternatives, from yoga pants to fancy sweatpants, have cropped up.


News & Analysis

Gap Sales Jump 3 Percent On Banana Republic, Old Navy

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Gap Inc. said Thursday that its sales edged up 3 percent in the second quarter as growth at Old Navy offset lower

News & Analysis

Gap Sales Jump 3 Percent On Banana Republic, Old Navy

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Gap Inc. said Thursday that its sales edged up 3 percent in the second quarter as growth at Old Navy offset lower


News & Analysis

Is Activewear the New Denim?

Much like denim before it, activewear is increasingly being integrated into daily attire and going premium.

News & Analysis

Is Activewear the New Denim?

Much like denim before it, activewear is increasingly being integrated into daily attire and going premium.


China

The China Edit | Gap Grows, Shoe Factory Strike, Burberry Rises, Models

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Gap Grows, Shoe Factory Strike, Burberry Rises, Models

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


China

Gap Outlines Growth Plans For China

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc. announced Wednesday it plans to more than triple sales in China in three years as it seeks to grab a bigger piece

China

Gap Outlines Growth Plans For China

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc. announced Wednesday it plans to more than triple sales in China in three years as it seeks to grab a bigger piece


News & Analysis

Lululemon, Yogawear's Top Dog, at Risk

NEW YORK, United States — Still hurting from last year's see-through yoga pants debacle, Lululemon Athletica Inc is about to face a new headache:

News & Analysis

Lululemon, Yogawear's Top Dog, at Risk

NEW YORK, United States — Still hurting from last year's see-through yoga pants debacle, Lululemon Athletica Inc is about to face a new headache:


News & Analysis

Gap's 4th-Quarter Profit Down 12.5 Percent

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc. is reporting a 12.5 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit on a 3 percent decline in revenue as the clothing

News & Analysis

Gap's 4th-Quarter Profit Down 12.5 Percent

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc. is reporting a 12.5 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit on a 3 percent decline in revenue as the clothing